Why does the noun Vorverkauf have the article der?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Vorverkauf
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Vorverkauf | ein Vorverkauf | — |
| Akkusativ | den Vorverkauf | einen Vorverkauf | — |
| Dativ | dem Vorverkauf | einem Vorverkauf | — |
| Genitiv | des Vorverkaufs | eines Vorverkaufs | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Vorverkauf in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Vorverkauf?
It is der Vorverkauf. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Vorverkauf is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Vorverkauf?
The noun Vorverkauf is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Vorverkauf mean in English?
The German word der Vorverkauf translates to “presale” in English.
How do you decline der Vorverkauf?
Like all German nouns, Vorverkauf changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Vorverkauf
- Akkusativ: den Vorverkauf
- Dativ: dem Vorverkauf
- Genitiv: des Vorverkaufs
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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